Words of War #11

He said, "Thank you for your service."

He shook my hand with a firm grip.

His tobacco filled mouth smiled and

For a moment I smiled back in silence.

I stumbled over my words internally.

What do I say to that?

You're welcome?

No.

It's a pleasure?

Well it wasn't always.

"Thank you for your support sir."

You just don't know how much we need it.